Pollo Campero Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pollo Campero cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pollo Campero
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Grilled Chicken Wing + Campero Beans (Individual) + Bottled Water, 0.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Wing | 0.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Leg | 1.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.1g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 2.3g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 2.6g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Pollo Campero
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 58.0g |
| 12-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 55.0g |
| Coleslaw (Family) | 45.6g |
| 8-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 44.0g |
| Fried Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 40.0g |
Every Pollo Campero item, ranked
All 89 items we have for Pollo Campero, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| White Rice | 0.0g |
| Tamarindo Drink | 0.0g |
| Guava Drink | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Barbecue | 0.0g |
| Sweet Chili | 0.0g |
| Campero Beans (Individual) | 0.0g |
| Campero Beans (Family) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Jamaica Drink (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Jamaica Drink (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Mango Drink (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Mango Drink (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Wing | 0.8g |
| Mac & Cheese (Individual) | 0.9g |
| Black Beans | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Caramel Flan | 1.0g |
| Corn Tortillas (2 ea) | 1.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Leg | 1.6g |
| Campero Chicken Empanada | 2.0g |
| Campero Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | 2.0g |
| Sweet Plantains (Individual) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.1g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 2.3g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 2.6g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 2.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.8g |
| Campero Salad with Grilled Chicken | 3.0g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 3.0g |
| Campero Rice (Individual) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Thigh | 3.1g |
| Mac & Cheese (Family) | 3.3g |
| Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) | 4.0g |
| 1/4 Grilled Chicken Meal | 4.0g |
| Signature Campero Salad (Grilled Chicken) | 4.0g |
| Kids Meal - Grilled Chicken Burrito | 4.0g |
| Mini Churros (5-Piece) | 4.3g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| 2-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 5.0g |
| Campero Bowl (Grilled Chicken) | 5.0g |
| Empanada Trio | 5.9g |
| Campero Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| 1/2 Grilled Chicken Meal | 6.0g |
| Black Bean & Cheese Empanada | 6.0g |
| Caribbean Campero Sauce | 6.0g |
| Sweet Plantains (Family) | 6.0g |
| Campero Signature Sauce | 6.6g |
| Campero Salad with Fried Chicken | 7.0g |
| 3-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 7.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Empanada | 7.0g |
| Citrus Chicken Empanada | 7.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 7.0g |
| Avocado Ranch | 7.0g |
| Yuca Fries (Individual) | 7.0g |
| Ranch | 7.8g |
| French Fries (Individual) | 8.4g |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | 9.0g |
| 4-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 9.0g |
| Kids Meal - Chicken Strips (2-Piece) | 9.0g |
| Campero Rice (Family) | 9.0g |
| Flour Tortillas (2 ea) | 9.0g |
| Whole Grilled Chicken Meal | 10.0g |
| Kids Meal - Fried Leg | 10.0g |
| Queso Bacon Chicken Sandwich | 12.1g |
| 2-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 14.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Strip Meal | 14.0g |
| Buffalo Slaw Deluxe Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Campero Nuggets Meal (10-Piece) | 14.0g |
| Campero Bowl (Fried Chicken) | 14.0g |
| Coleslaw (Individual) | 14.4g |
| Signature Campero Salad (Fried Chicken) | 15.0g |
| Yuca Fries (Family) | 15.0g |
| Creamy Jalapeño Sauce | 15.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 16.0g |
| French Fries (Family) | 16.2g |
| Campero Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 16.9g |
| 3-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 19.0g |
| 5-Piece Chicken Strip Meal | 20.0g |
| 30-Count Campero Nuggets | 20.5g |
| 4-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 24.0g |
| Fried Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 40.0g |
| 8-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 44.0g |
| Coleslaw (Family) | 45.6g |
| 12-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 55.0g |
| 20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 58.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pollo Campero use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pollo Campero cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Pollo Campero cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pollo Campero use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pollo Campero cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pollo Campero seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pollo Campero cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pollo Campero?
Campero Salad with Grilled Chicken is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pollo Campero, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pollo Campero?
20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pollo Campero, at an estimated 58.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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